we started the day with a long walk across London through Kennsington Gardens to visit with Peter Pan one more time and grab some of the dirt near his statue. The statue rests on a little knoll overlooking a small lake. It is a ovely place, and while we were there a woman and her children were feeding seagulls. She took each piece of bread and tossed it into the air. The birds snagged them right from mid-air. However, after a while, the birds called all their friends and the scene soon became one right out of the movie "The Birds." The woman's husband even stepped back, and proclaims, "this is going to end badly." hahahaha There were dozens of them.
We moved through the park to King's Cross Station and platform 9 3/4 (yes that one). Melissa nerded out in the Harry Potter Store and had her picture taken running into the platform pillar. (photos to follow). :-) There was a giant line snaked around the train station of kids, and adults, waiting in line to put on the Harry Potter scarf and have themselves immortalized at this famous landmark.
The museum was great! Did you know that museums are free in England? Yep, they ask for a donation, but it is not required for admission. What a system, making knowledge and histroy free to everyone. Hmmmmmmm. What a great idea. Oh, and the paintings and exhibits were grand as well.
We also visited the British Library where we saw original works by: Chauser, Austen, Blake, Shakespeare, and Mozart. It was brilliant!!
We decided to approach Harrod's Department Store one more time. We have been there on the 31st and the lines for everything were sooooooo long that we fled in terror. This time we made it in safe and sound and purchased a couple of wedges of cheese, some still warm bread, and a few goodies for family.
On the way back to the flat we stopped at our (new) favorite spot and had a sandwhich and some yummy fruit tart.
Back to the flat to eat some dinner and watch part two of the BBC special on "Victoria's Children."
Photos to follow
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